Owning A Gibson Les Paul Custom in Alpine White

A year in the life of....
...Owning a Custom Les Paul.
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[@johnnewman8412]

I don't think the discoloration process is something you need to worry about for a while...like the next 20 years or more. Nitro is an organic material so every guitar will age differently, but unless you're playing the hell out of it for 5 hours a day, in a smoke-filled room with blazing UV light saturation it'll stay white for a long time. My guess is if you own it long enough for it to turn yellow there's no way you're ever selling it anyway!

[@timtomlinson6173]

Great video, great playing! Thank you!

[@fluxerflixer1]

Like Randy Rhoads said, all those wear marks, scratches, scuffs come from you, it’s your life’s work making it special. The natural aging you will eventually love as you own the guitar longer. Guitars are meant to be played. I bought a Alpine White new in 1985 ( because of Randy Rhoads). Loved it!! Thanks for the video!!!

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Thanks for the comment. I do agree with this. Like I said in the video, it still kills me whenever I mark it, but I bought it to play it and I have no regrets.

[@jimjim7008]

I have 90s Gibson Les Paul standard and 2023 Gibson Les Paul custom. They both share the same pickups (i.e. electronics). The custom noticably has better clarity that you clearly hear every single note. The tone is much fuller and creamier with the custom. If you have the money I wouldn't bother with the standard and would go straight for the custom because then you'll never look back.

[@dennismetzger9287]

That second riff kicks my ass

[@ki6stara]

Love the Santa Cruz riff at the end there. Thats my dream guitar aswell.

[@Dvdkar]

Loved the review, especially as it’s a guitar that is top of my want list, although I haven’t decided if I’m going for the black version. You have been very helpful

[@DaveWebbMusic]

I’d love a Black too one day.

[@classicrockguitars310]

Haha cool too see the photo of my old custom in the video thumbnail

[@alemsanz1234]

My dream guitar. More like my full stop guitar. Once i get this, It will be the last guitar ill ever buy.

[@scottanderson2879]

I’ve got an alpine white sg that I loved but now the colour is Piss yellow and it gets me every time I pick it up.

[@scota8206]

I would advise to anyone with the alpine White finish to leave it in the case when not using it! If you do want to hang it off a stand you can cover the stand with a white micro fibre cloth to stop the nitro burn ✌️ (In extreme cases it can cause the White finish to turn red were it's been hung so be careful)

[@DaveWebbMusic]

This is what happened to me. Luckily I noticed it pretty quickly and only got a small yellow spot. The Hercules brand stand that I use now has a specific foam that is designed to work well with the nitrocellulose finish, and since using it there has been no added damage. The other thing to keep it from ageing is to give it a wipe after using it and remove the skin oils. It’s gonna be a mission to maintain it. I’ll be doing a 10 year review for sure. Haha

[@crazytrain591]

I personally couldn’t be more excited at how my 2010 custom has aged into a natural, creamy color. To me, it shows the guitar has been played and is a result of my hard work. I think used these white customs are actually more desirable if the finish has aged as well. When I bought mine in 2017, it was still basically white and gold, like the previous owner never took it out of the case. I personally never put mine on a stand because I hate seeing stand marks on these beauties and so far, the finish has aged pretty uniformly. I swapped the 498t/498r pickups but they sound great with your rig.

[@DaveWebbMusic]

The aged look is definitely something that’s sought after. I do agree to a point, but with the white, I just love the clean look of it. I know keeping it perfect is an unrealistic expectation that I have, I just wasn’t prepped before hand. Again, my own fault for not researching. 🙄 I love the idea of customising your guitar. Makes it even more custom! End of the day though, I bloody love this guitar! ❤️

[@adamski101]

They look great off-white and slightly cream. To get them yellowed you would need to smoke ciggies around them constantly and gig in dive bars for 20 years.

[@tuff-as-nails1549]

I got a case queen 2006, it aged within the first couple years because 2006 had a bad run of white guitars that aged rapidly. But the sound is unbelievable and it has that same vintage style neck. I cant be any happier with it, its a flawless guitar.

[@DaveWebbMusic]

I honestly had never heard the term “case queen” before, so I looked it up and found an amazing website dedicated to selling amazing guitars! So I’m gonna go broke, and it’s your fault. Hahaha Man sound wise and playability with the customs is just amazing. The ageing I think is just part of the deal. Thanks for sharing. 🤘🏼

[@jimwoodard64]

I have one as well. Love it. Mine turns one (1) next month! Love it. I'll admit, I've only taken it out for a gig a couple times because it draws a lot of attention and I'm not cool with someone walking off with it. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to use it for those summer gigs on the beach or not! :D Congrats on enjoying it. I had a black beauty in 1980 and I loved that guitar. My mother sold it when I went into the Navy, thinking she was doing me a favor. Spent all this time saving and searching for "the one". Once you've got it, never let it go.

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Oh man. This is both a lovely story and a horror story! But what do you do.. The Alpine White really is something, especially new. 🤤 Now! Create yourself a “Black Beauty fund account”, & put the extra $ in where you can. You’ll find another one. And then write a will saying you are to be buried with it. Lol Thanks for sharing your story mate. 🤘🏼

[@thestrum71]

Just got mine. I'm gonna play the hell out of it live. I'll take care of it for sure, but I'm going for the battle scars. Makes it unique.

[@DaveWebbMusic]

I love that you’re just gonna go for it. I am gigging mine, but I’m definitely aware of it. But that’s why I got it! It’s gotta be played.

[@squirtcobain477]

This guitar is amazing because every little ding is a personal touch, eventually that cream looks amazing.

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Yeah I’m starting to come to terms with it. Freaking love this guitar!

[@squirtcobain477]

@@DaveWebbMusic I’m saving up for one right now! It’ll take me a few years but totally worth it

[@seanwakeling2405]

Great video, one day I want either a Black beauty Custom shop or a Custom shop Explorer.

[@donthewatcher8835]

Hi Dave I got a Pimped out 2020 Epiphone Alpine LP Custom same setup with CTS and Mallory caps ebony fretboard grovers, and it is slightly lighter than the custom i could afford a custom but my boss Katana 2 100w head showed me no need to spend $4000 when you can get exact same sound even without the nitro cellious laquer my action is perfect for under a $1000 Nice Playing Dave cheers ,from marina del rey california

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Sounds pretty cool. I did consider the Epiphone, but I wanted the real deal. It was a dream guitar for me so I didn’t want to compromise. & I have no regrets. But I also have no money. 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy jammin!

[@RByrne]

I'm looking for one myself right now. It'll be my Bday gift(39th) to myself. I'd go for ebony, wine or white. Doesn't matter, I love them all. Weight, I'd like under 10lbs. I'll likely get one of the newer ones though, but not a Reissue, just the Custom Shop LP custom.

[@crilf5830]

Embrace the relicing! Love lpc’s.

[@taylorthompson96]

Just stumbled on this video, this is a dream guitar for me. One day it will be mine 😄But with some gold EMG's of course. Huge EMG fan as well, beauty guitar my friend!

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Hey Taylor. Hope you enjoyed the video. Man, yes! This guitar is beautiful! Definitely recommend. If I can ever afford it, I will be buying another Gibson Custom because has just blown my mind. I was all about the EMGs, but honestly there’s just something about this setup that makes me smile.

[@VERBANDTREM]

Cool channel! Cool Guitar! I think a major part of the yellowing of nitro is due to UV exposure. It should stay pretty white as long as you don't leave it in the sun or smoke 30 cigs a day with it. I've got an R9 myself and i agree they play very well (probably the plek).

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Hey man. Thanks for the comment. I’ve actually noticed a couple of new spots since gigging and sweating pretty hard. My sweat is gross! I have to make sure to clean the guitar straight after I play. The R9s are nice!

[@Thegamer12342]

Just bought a alpine white custom from 2004. It has its battle Scars and is more of a cream color. So don’t worry yours won’t turn yellow for quite some time haha

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Sounds like it’s been fairly well looked after. As long as I keep mine well maintained it will last. I have hope! Haha

[@pyrotection]

Love that little bit cut from the Andy Timmons song!

[@DaveWebbMusic]

I bloody love that song! I play it all the time, and even perform it in my original band. So good!

[@gmmakesmehurl]

I recently got my first LP Custom wine Red. Bought it from a fellow on Reverb who strummed it a couple times back when he bought it in 2000, and then stored it. It's an absolute cream puff time capsule in almost perfect condition. I'm in the same conundrum. Do I play it and contribute to its first wear in years or store it? I can't help playing it, so I guess I have to accept the wear!

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Oh man! What a find. It’s a delicate conundrum to be in, but I am obviously with you. I got mine to play so it’s wear is gonna happen over time. That being said, if I can ever afford it, I’m gonna stick one on the wall in a glass case.

[@looney3574]

If I would have wanted a yellow guitar I would have bought a yellow guitar!!! Lol I love it!!!! I am really enjoying your channel keep it up man!

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Haha yeah, I went on a bit of a rant there. I love my custom, but that statement is true. Thanks for watching mate. Much appreciated. 🤘🏼

[@ricklynn6176]

Well now you have the inspired by Gibson custom epis with the poly finish. There’s your answer. Same pups open book headstock. Gig machine. Same look thousands less.

[@WithCarePlz]

Wow. I was watching this to see how much better than my alpine white epiphone custom is. My gold hardware is still flawless besides normal sort of aging 🤔 I still want the gibson

[@DaveWebbMusic]

I considered the Epiphone briefly, but it’s just not the same. While I do think the Epiphone quality has improved, they’re still only copies of what Gibson do. With this comparison, the finish is different, the hardware is different, the pickups are different… Tone and feel is obviously going to be different. I do beat the shit out of my gold hardware unintentionally, it’s happening to another of guitars so it’s definitely me! For me, it came down to what I knew would make me happy. No regrets.

[@NickLoopsGuitar]

Hey man, enjoy your guitar dont listen to these gate keeping idiots. Play whatever you want and have fun doing it! Sounds great. I personally have a black one 57' reissue, gibson customs are awesome :)

[@SteveHatzman]

I just bought a new black custom and I know exactly what you mean about the passive pickups. Every other guitar I own has active pickups and there is a weird difference with the passive pickups that will take some getting used to.

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Ooo nice! Congrats dude. And yeah, the passive pickups take a minute to adjust, but they’re awesome!

[@joshderouin12]

It’s an LP custom but it’s not a custom shop, the two I guess can easily get intertwined. The customs aren’t made to order for specific people. They make the customs on the line just like all the other models, just more binding and inlays and maybe a little more detail to the finished guitar. Also this is my dream guitar. If you wanna trade me it for an ernie ball jp15 hit me up😂

[@brutalieri]

Does it stay in tune? 😛

[@toxicmartoc]

I will have one one day,I've sold a bit of gear to put towards a deposit and with a bit of overtime maybe next year I can get a bit of credit to purchase one. Unlike yours though I will only ever open the case lo look at it and smell it, I already own 2 gibson les Paul's but this is my final guitar goal 😍😍

[@DaveWebbMusic]

“Look at it and smell it” 😂 I know EXACTLY what you’re talking about! When the day finally comes, I would like to encourage you to wall mount it in a glass case. To me, that’s a dream! 😍

[@RICCARDOREARDON]

WHAT IS THE OPENING TRACK THAT YOU ARE PLAYING???? I CAN NOT REMEMBER THE TITLE FOR ANYTHING...

[@DaveWebbMusic]

That is Beautiful, Strange by Andy Timmons. Freaking awesome track!

[@RICCARDOREARDON]

@@DaveWebbMusic THAT IS IT... THAT IS THE TRACK.. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR REPLYING TO ME..

[@roelheijmans]

6:35 What are you playing here? I absolutely love that lick 🙏 Love the alpine white custom, such a beauty

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Thanks man! That’s actually one of my riffs. It’s the verse from my song ‘I Don’t Care’. You can find all the links here linktr.ee/davewebbmusic And yep, it sure is a special guitar. 🤘🏼

[@BB-ft6nd]

Wear and tear makes it look more legit...

[@timcashman9775]

Dave, Beautiful guitar, but for that much $$$ the gold finish should last longer IMHO. As a fellow HeadRush user, I want to duplicate your tone at 6:38 in the video. What were you using (or was it coming from your HeadRush) on your pedal board … ?

[@DaveWebbMusic]

I have read mixed reviews about the gold. Apparently the sweat is a real thing! I have a black ESP with gold and it is also fading, so I blame me. Ah the clean tone. Isn’t it nice!! I reckon you could get close on the HeadRush with a bit of tweaking, but I was playing through my GT1000 Core for this. First I have a little Compression using BOSS CP-1X which goes into the GT1000 input. Amp is either the ‘Natural’ or ‘Boutique’, then EQ & a Marshall IR. So super clean! But what makes it great is the externals FX that are in the loop in stereo. I have a BOSS Dimension C, the Eventide Blackhole, & possibly either a tape or analogue delay on the DD200. I don’t remember. This tone and riff is from one of my originals on my upcoming E.P. I’m really proud of this tone!

[@timcashman9775]

@@DaveWebbMusic Would love for you to do a video on creating some cool "clean" tones on the HeadRush someday, cause the driven/overdriven/metal sounds get all the attention ... just sayin'

[@DaveWebbMusic]

@@timcashman9775 the heavy tones do tend to get more attention. I think because we all want everyone to know that we are rockers. Haha But you’re right, a good clean tone is priceless. And I do use a lot of clean tones. I’m sure you’ve seen my ambient rigs video, but something more like the one I used in this video is a good idea. I will totally do that! 🤘🏼

[@jimwoodard64]

@@DaveWebbMusic Yeah, the gold would wear even if you left it in the case. It's just something that you either hate or love. It's a thin gold plate. As for the yellowing, they yellow more slowly (except that stand rash you got), so it will be whiter longer. Nitro never truly hardens or sets, so it's something that Poly won't tend to do and that's discolor with age. Newer nitro discolors more slowly though. I've got a special edition 2015 Gold Top Standard (it's actually golden pearl), and I'm only now really aging the gold. But I have a very light touch and I wipe my hands dry constantly throughout a gig. I also keep my guitar wiped dry with a lint-free cloth so I'm savoring the gold and finish as long as possible. :D

[@danielbarza8600]

Id love the guitar if it were yellowed!

[@DaveWebbMusic]

I actually put a dent in it today. Right on the front above the pickup 😭😭😭 A bit of yellowing doesn’t seem so bad anymore. Fuuuuck…

[@MrJJ-ir9ew]

Dave that guitar is so cool. I have a question about IRs. Is there a website you recommend for good IRs? I was trying to get a particular tone with my guitar with the headrush and I just couldn’t replicate the bluesy sound I’m looking for?

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Man it’s the sickest! I even have my next custom planned out. Just need to get rich first. Haha Hmm.. I know Celestian IR’s are good. I honestly really like the Tangerine IR in the HeadRush. And check out BOGREN DIGITAL IR’s. He’s EQ’d a heap that are ready to go. They look/sound awesome.

[@FinstaDaMinsta]

Hey what are you playing through exactly to get that sound? Sounds fantastic! Nice guitar! About to buy one on Friday! Same color. 2021.

[@DaveWebbMusic]

How exciting! It’s a beautiful guitar, you’re gonna love it! I am playing through the Boss GT1000 Core. I use a Marshall style IR & a Strymon Big Sky. That’s the bulk of the tone. I do have various other things I use, but that’s mainly the tone right there. 🤘🏼

[@MrRiveramusic]

Can you do a video compare to a Tokai Custom White.

[@DaveWebbMusic]

I don’t have access to one, so I cannot.

[@chickenlicker1973]

Just remember. Murphy-aged is a huge upcharge. Your guitar will turn into an aged instrument as time goes on. It's a good thing.

[@Synathidy]

Gibson guitars don't come with strap locks. As long as your strap isn't cheap, I've found they don't need strap locks, either. Biggest turn off for me about GIbson customs, other than the price that I can never see as justified, is that so many come with ebony fretboards. I swear by rosewood fretboards. Rosewood has never failed me... I believe rosewood is lower maintenance long-term and is more resonant and warm, which is what I prefer. I have a 15-year old Les Paul Classic I've put hundreds if not thousands of hours on. It has a rosewood fretboard that looks and feels amazing and all I ever have done to it is wipe it down with a dry cloth. "Pre-aged" guitars... I don't get that. Seems for posers: people who want to POSE as if they have had that guitar for years and played it, when in fact, all it shows is that they had more money than they knew what to do with... It's fake. I think it's very strange to want to fake age, wear and tear rather than let that be a natural sign of genuine experience. Quite strange. Like those people who buy pre-destructed jeans. I scoff at such superficial creation of age.

[@andmoreagain]

it looks way cooler when its aged

[@jasontharpe3845]

What song are you playing around 3 min mark ?

[@DaveWebbMusic]

That’s one of my riffs. I have an EP dropping soon, the song with that riff will be on it.

[@SteveHatzman]

Les Paul Customs not made in Gibson Custom Shop? Where are these people getting this information. My Black Les Paul Custom literally came with a Certificate of Authenticity that says “made in the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee”.

[@steviesedge]

How can there be a negative to owninga Custom? 🤔

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Look, there isn’t one. But I do wish that it would look perfect forever. Might just have to keep upgrading with a new one 😂

[@Vichedges]

@@DaveWebbMusic why? A guitar is a tool. Would you trust a carpenter with all brand new tools? Beat up guitars tell a story and look great. I have an 88 white LPC. Just started turning yellow and I’ve worn down the gold hardware. I can’t stand pristine looking guitars.

[@brent3086]

You're my favourite LGBTQIA2+ youtuber

[@gnfnroses5470]

That is white not alpine white

[@DaveWebbMusic]

derringers.com.au/gibson-les-paul-custom-alpine-white-gloss-ebony-fingerboard-electric-guitar-2020

[@user-kc2ru5xo4k]

Just so u know - just because it's called the Les Paul 'Custom' doesn't mean it was built by the Custom shop. As a matter of fact the LP Custom is just another base model built in the main process line like the Standard and Studio... just so that you now know. I don't know if you're aware that the Custom is in fact thinner sounding than the Standard as it's not capped with a piece of maple over the mahogany body so I think the Standard would've been more suited to your pedal-depended style of playing. Also, why on earth did you buy a Les Paul to shredd with ?? It's a bloody waste to stick pissy .009 strings on it when Les Paul's really shine with chunkier strings such as .010 - .056 You should've just stuck with those crappy shredders' guitars (ie ESP) and leave Gibsons to people that know how to appreciate REAL guitars...lol

[@DaveWebbMusic]

Ok…. 🤦🏻‍♂️ 1. It’s called a Les Paul Custom because it was built in the Gibson Custom Shop. It may be a stock model, but it’s build location earns it its name. 2. I have 2 Les Paul Standards that both have AAA flamed maple tops. My Custom has a 2 piece maple top. They all sound great and suit my style while helping to shape the sound that I am achieving. 3. Pedals are awesome. 4. Les Pauls are a pleasure to shred on! The Gibson humbuckers allow for more expression, and combined with the Gibson ‘tone wood recipe’ it’s a robust sound and feel that can’t be beaten. 5. The 9-42 gauge strings suit the way I play. As a matter of fact they introduce a slightly more prominent mid-range which allows for the tone to cut through the mix with a little more ease. 6. ESPs are great. 7. “Leave Gibsons to people that know how to appreciate REAL guitars..”?? Please.

[@thesmith1526]

You are both correct and wrong sorry. It is not a Custom Shop guitar. It is a factory line model. However it does have a maple top. The actual Custom Shop Les Paul Customs are based on the ‘54 and ‘57 Customs. Both have all mahogany bodies, no maple tops. I know this because I own a LPB7 from the Custom Shop. The serial numbers are also quite different to yours. The actual Custom Shop guitars have serials that start with the model year ie: 2,4,6,7,8,9,0 then the year of manufacture then build date. For example 7 0127 denoting a ‘57 model made in 2000 or 2020 and the 127th made that year. I hope this information helps dispel the confusion around factory line guitars such as your white custom.

[@thesmith1526]

Also, it is not called the Les Paul custom because it was built in the custom shop. The Les Paul custom was born in 1954 there was no custom shop then. Unfortunately, Gibson has been very misleading with some of the markings they have been putting on the back of Les Paul custom headstocks of late.

[@SteveHatzman]

S you couldn’t be more wrong. About everything. Straight from Gibson’s website: As the flagship model from Gibson Custom Shop, the Les Paul Custom lives up to the high standards set by its 1950s archetype while evolving to a level of tone and performance more suited to today's musical demands. Beneath the layers of its "tuxedo" appointments lies the crisp, edgy voice of a matched 490/498 humbucker set, a solid Ebony fingerboard, a long neck tenon for maximum sustain and a two-piece maple top over a solid mahogany body which adds the perfect amount of sonic bite to everything from jazz to hard rock. It sounds as good as it looks, and it looks as good as it sounds!

[@andrew13758]

For me that money would rather go into an 80' white les paul, with proper old school humbuckers. Gibson are charging way too much for these average products, but they are right, people buy....